Rocker arms: roller rocker, stamped steel roller tip, or stock

[G-NUT]

Any thoughts on what would be best; roller rocker, stamped steel roller tip rocker, or stock type stamped steel rocker?

Stock '85 350 with World Products S/R 170 intake runner, 67cc heads, mild 'RV' cam, performance rebuilt q-jet carb, mild-length headers, th400 trans, stock torque converter, 3.73 L.S. 10-bolt rear axle.

 

[Craig 85]

In the early 90's I had a '68 El Camino with a moderately built 350. I went with full roller rockers on that set up with a 1:6 ratio. It really let that motor rev a lot quicker. In the last week or two, Engine Power just did a test on a 351W. By going from a stamped 1:6 rocker to a roller 1:7 they gained an average of 15 HP. In the higher RPM's they said it was closer to 20 HP. Cheap horsepower to me.

 

[G-NUT]

Thanks for the response. I appreciate the info.

 

[K10eddie]

Stock, or roller rip steel rockers if you have money to burn. Unless you're reving this engine past 5500rpm a lot, I see them as a waste. More so with how mild your engine is.